DNA variants that increase testosterone production in PCOS patients identified

Published Date: 30 Aug 2025

Increased testosterone levels are a consistent hormonal abnormality in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). A study has identified specific DNA variants in the gene DENND1A, which increase testosterone production ...

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